The Handoff: Your Week in Neurology News – 2/2/17

The Handoff is a weekly roundup of neurology news covering various developments in subspecialties, the pharmaceutical industry, and the overall state of health care as it affects neurologists.

— Just days ahead of Super Bowl LI, 2 new lawsuits were filed against the NCAA and helmet-maker Riddell on behalf of former high school and college football athletes who claim both entities misrepresented risks and failed to educate them about concussions.

— In an effort to increase education among consumers, the CDC is hosting an “Ask the Experts” session on its Heads Up Concussion campaign page on Facebook.

— Researchers make a plea to the scientific community to seriously consider drug efficacy before initiating human trials.

— Health care professionals fear the repeal of the ACA may poorly impact improvements in health care quality and delivery.

— Novartis’ Votubia® won approval from the European Union for the treatment of refractory partial-onset seizures in patients with tuberous sclerosis complex.